Apple releases updated 2019 iMacs, complete with 8-core CPU, Radeon Pro Vega GPU options

The new iMac rolling iron was announced today, Apple noting the new iMac models as featuring up to 8-core Intel processors as well as Vega graphics cards onboard.

The 21.5-inch iMac features an 8th-gen quad-core processor, with an option to add a 6-core processor, which which offers 60 percent faster speeds than the previous model. Meanwhile, the 27-inch iMac has the 9th-gen 6-core and 8-core processor options, which is 2.4 times faster than before.

In addition, the Radeon Pro Vega graphics cards are available for the iMac. On the 21.5-inch this means up to 80 percent faster performance, and up to 50 percent faster on the 27-inch.

The updated 21.5-inch iMac with a Retina 4K screen begins at $1,200, while the 27-inch iMac with a retina 5K screen starts at $1,799. Customers can also still snag a non-Retina iMac for $1,099.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via The Mac Observer and store.apple.com